HR GENERALIST

Médecins Sans Frontières, founded in 1971, is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of medical professionals, logistics, administrative and various other professions, all guided by our medical ethics and our principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MSF WaCA, created in 2019, is the first MSF headquarters in Africa, and responds to the desire to reinvent the MSF movement after 50 years of humanitarian actions in the world, for more access to care, more reactivity and proactivity for greater medical coverage of affected populations in the world.

Why join us?

You are preparing to become a member of the MSF family, with over 50 years of emergency medical action that earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

We are an inclusive organization that considers social and professional well-being a right for all and provides an environment that considers the diversity of each member.

MSF WaCA claims an African anchorage that considers the local expertise with which it contributes to the implementation of its activities and makes each member, a key actor of the new dynamics of the humanitarian action in the world.

Diversity, Inclusion & Safe Recruitment

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSF is committed to applying Safe Recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization, and its beneficiaries.

We Are Looking for: HR GENERALIST

Department: Human Resources

Direct Manager: Head of Administration & Human Resources

Functional Manager: Head of Administration & Human Resources

Working %: 100%

Position Based in: Abidjan, HQ

Mobility: All WaCA’s Interventions Zones

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Contract under Ivorian law; Renewable

Position to be filled: As Soon As Possible

Objectives

Under the supervision of the Administration and HR Unit Manager.

The HR Generalist ensures the operational implementation of HR and administrative processes at the MSF WaCA headquarters, guaranteeing data reliability, compliance with internal policies and legal requirements, and the quality of services provided to staff.

This role provides practical and day-to-day support in personnel administration, including absence tracking, document archiving, HR reporting, and communication with external institutions.

Main responsibilities

1.        Personnel Administration

§  Ensure the update and administrative follow-up of employee information (absences, leave, attendance, dependents, and medical coverage).

§  Contribute to the administrative management of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation follow-up, performance evaluations, and offboarding.

§  Prepare and follow up on HR administrative documents (certificates, attestations, correspondence).

2.        Institutional Follow-up and Administrative Compliance

§  Ensure administrative communication with external institutions such as the CNPS, Labor Inspectorate, and other relevant bodies.

§  Ensure that personnel files comply with legal requirements and internal policies.

3.        Document Management and Archiving

§  Maintain a structured HR filing system (SharePoint and physical files).

§  Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection policies.

4.        HR Data and Reporting

§  Update HR dashboards and contribute to the production of periodic reports.

§  Ensure the quality and reliability of HR data within the HRIS, particularly in Odoo.

5.        Staff Well-being and HR Logistics

§  Contribute to the implementation of HR initiatives at headquarters, particularly staff well-being activities.

§  Provide logistical support for HR activities (trainings, inductions, internal events).

§  The HR Generalist may also be required to support any other HR or administrative initiatives, as needed and upon request from the Administration & HR Unit Manager or the HR  direction.

Education

§  Minimum bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Administration, Law, or a related field.

Competencies

§  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

§  Good communication skills

§  Proficiency in digital tools and ability to analyze and interpret HR data

§  Team spirit and strong service-oriented mindset

§  Ability to manage priorities effectively

§  Basic knowledge of HR administration

Professional experience required

§  Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role in HR or personnel administration

§  Experience in an NGO or international environment is an asset

§  Experience with an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) is a plus

Languages Skills

·       Working proficiency in English and French

Computer Skills

·       MS Office suite (mainly MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

·       Familiarity with online communication and collaboration platforms (Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, etc.)